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3 places you should never put a security camera
Location is everything when it comes to your home security setup. You could spend thousands on a top-of-the-line system, but setting up your cameras near the ground does nothing. You always want your security cams high on walls and near room corners.
However, some rooms shouldn’t even have cameras. You do more harm than good if you put security cameras in these three spots.
1. Don’t put security cameras in the bedroom
Unless you remember to turn your cameras off when you get home, you’ll end up with awkward sleep footage. You’ll also have to worry about hackers breaking in and filming your private moments. They might even torment you or your children over the microphone.
Tap or click here for five signs your security camera has been hacked.
2. Avoid the bathroom
Don’t put security cameras in your restroom. Not only will you make guests uncomfortable, but you’ll also violate laws. It’s illegal to record people without their consent in places with an expectation of privacy. That includes changing rooms, private bedrooms and bathrooms.
Maybe you want something in the restroom when guests are over because of past experiences. Kim can relate. A contractor once stole meds from her mom.
Kim didn’t want to put a security camera in the restroom, so she did the next best thing: put a motion sensor on the medicine cabinet door. This way, she gets an alert whenever guests snoop where they shouldn’t be.
3. Look out for places that are blocked or obstructed
Most burglars break into your home through obvious spots like windows or doors. Don’t put your security cameras in hidden areas like side alleys. Keep it simple and point the lens towards places with a lot of traffic.
While at it, avoid obstructions like plants, tree branches or backyard jungle gyms. Put your camera up high so running pets or rowdy partygoers don’t throw it off.
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Ford F-150 Lightning catches fire
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Son's suicide spurs Congressman's campaign against child sextortion | The Kim Komando Show
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